Match of the Day

British TV football series (since 1964)

Match of the Day is a football highlights programme, typically broadcast on BBC One on Saturday nights, during the Premier League season. The show's current presenter is former England international striker Gary Lineker, with regular analysis from fellow former players Alan Shearer, and occasional relief analysts such as Micah Richards, Frank Lampard, Shay Given, Ashley Williams, Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Theo Walcott and Dion Dublin.

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The host says it "makes sense for someone else to take the helm" of the long-running football show.
1 week ago • BBC Sport

Gary Lineker has said it is "the right time" to leave Match Of The Day and hinted the BBC could change the format of the Premier League highlights show.
1 week ago • Sky News
The news comes a day after confirmation that he will leave the BBC's Match of the Day.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago

The news comes a day after confirmation that he will leave the BBC's Match of the Day.
1 week ago • BBC Sport
Following news that Gary Lineker will leave Match of the Day at the end of the season, how does the BBC cover stories about itself?
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago

The BBC has "agreed in principle a contract extension through to the 2026 World Cup," with Lineker.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago

The broadcaster has hosted the corporation's flagship football show Match of the Day since 1999.
1 week ago • BBC Sport

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